Sr. Principal Linux Systems Administrator

Date Posted:

2025-05-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA221: 2004 E El Segundo Blvd BldgE03 2004 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E03, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

Secret - Current

Sr. Principal Linux Systems Administrator- El Segundo, CA -Must have a Secret active clearance,100% onsite, we offer relocation!

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Sr. Principal System Administrator in infrastructure Workplace Services, collaborate with a team to support fast-paced, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you can develop, implement and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Redhat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows environment. 
• Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.  Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
• Working with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
• Develop solutions and documentation to a variety of technical problems.
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date
• Collaborate in a fast-paced environment, using troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues, including hardware and OS integration, while adapting to evolving challenges as part of a team.
• 100% Onsite position

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must have an active a transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance prior to start date. Must be a U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must have Linux systems administration experience
• Must have Ansible experience
• Experience with one of the following: Windows, VMWare vCenter, vSphere, VDI, and ESX virtual computing methods

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain desired.
• Demonstrate experience with Red Hat Identity Manager
• In-depth experience with Ansible.
• VMware highly desired
• Basic Windows experience desired.
• Department of Defense Directive (DoD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) and an Operating System Certification.  Ability to obtain 3 months.
• Direct working experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF.
• Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions. Specifically Net App.
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• What We Offer:
• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location

The salary range for this role is 112,000 USD - 224,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representa